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(RFI): Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM)
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The Department of Defense, through the Office of W6QK Acc-Apg in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is seeking industry input via a Request for Information to identify viable sources for the Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M), a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced system designed to generate a multispectral obscurant cloud for both mounted and dismounted warfighters. The SOM-M must effectively degrade visibility across visual, infrared, and millimeter-wave spectra—specifically within the 0.04–1.2 microns, 3–5 microns, 8–12 microns, and 1–10 millimeters bands—while achieving a volumetric coverage of 204 meters in length and up to 12 meters in height within 95 seconds, maintaining the obscuration effect for a minimum of 12 continuous minutes without resupply. The Government is open to solutions leveraging existing commercial systems, modified technologies, or rapid development of new systems and obscurant materials, with a focus on innovative, scalable, and field-ready capabilities that align with the mission of enhancing Joint Warfighter survivability in CBRN-contested environments. Responses must be submitted by May 29, 2026, and are expected to include technical descriptions, past performance evidence, development and manufacturing timelines, sustainment considerations, and risk and cost analyses, with primary submissions capped at five pages, excluding supplemental white papers or concept briefs. All information submitted is treated as non-binding market research, with no contract award anticipated from this RFI, which is issued solely for planning and capability assessment purposes. The solicitation number is W911SR-26-R-MSOM under NAICS code 332993, and no set-aside provisions apply. Questions from industry were addressed in two official amendments dated May 21 and May 27, 2026, with consolidated responses provided to ensure transparency. Proprietary information marked appropriately will be safeguarded in accordance with federal regulations. Submissions must be sent to the designated points of contact, Jessica R. Green-Farley and Imani S. Daiyaan, with performance expected to occur in Gunpowder, Maryland. The Government is evaluating industry readiness, technological maturity, and scalability to inform future acquisition strategies for enhancing battlefield obscuration capabilities.
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Gunpowder, MD, 21010, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The Joint Product Manager for CBRN Layered Effects is responsible for enabling and enhancing the survivability of our Joint Warfighters so they can fight and win across all domains in a CBRN-contested environment. As the acquisition leader in mobile analytics, our portfolio provides transformative solutions—including advanced reconnaissance systems, sensors, and mobile analytical laboratories—that ensure our military is safeguarded against chemical and biological threats.
To support this mission, the Government is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for the Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M). The SOM-M is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system for both mounted and dismounted use.
The goal is to acquire a system that produces a multi-spectral obscurant cloud. The technical performance targets for this capability are detailed in Section 3.0 of this document. The Government is open to solutions that include existing commercial systems, modified systems, or the rapid development of a new system and/or obscurant materials.
The purpose of this RFI is to survey industry capabilities in developing, testing, and manufacturing modular Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM). The USG seeks to identify innovative solutions and assess industry readiness to meet emerging operational needs. The SOM is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system designed for both mounted and dismounted use.
AMENDMENT 0001 – Industry Questions & Answers (21 May 2026)
The purpose of this update is to provide the Government's responses to industry questions received regarding RFI W911SR-26-R-MSOM. Please refer to the attached document titled "W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers" for the consolidated list of questions and official Government responses.
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 – Industry Questions & Answers (27 May 2026)
The purpose of this update is to provide additional Government responses to industry questions received regarding RFI W911SR-26-R-MSOM. Please refer to the updated attachment titled "Updated 5.27.26 W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers" for the full consolidated list of all questions and official Government responses to date.
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
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